The Cat from Outer Space
1978 · 1h 44m · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction · United States of America · Rated G (US)
A close encounter of the 'furred' kind!
A UFO is stranded on earth and impounded by the US government. Its pilot, a cat with a collar that gives it special powers, including the ability to communicate with humans, has eluded the authorities and seeks the help of a scientist in order to reclaim and repair his ship and get back home.
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Norman TokarWritten by
Ted Key6.0Smart score
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